Published date: 18 September 2025
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72225000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£119,597.50
Procurement reference
tender_501562/1517033
Published date
18 September 2025
Closing date
15 September 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
22 September 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Call-off from a framework agreement
A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
ITEP1018 - AI Assurance Proof of Concept
This requirement is for a proof of concept project which will build on the work of Cyber Futures. Key activities include building tools and frameworks to assess and assure AI systems effectively. These tools will evaluate AI systems against key values such as fairness, safety, and resilience, ensuring they meet ethical standards and perform reliably under real-world conditions. The project will demonstrate and apply AI testing techniques, such as stress testing and scenario analysis, to identify potential weaknesses and ensure robustness.
Award information
Awarded date
15 September 2025
Contract start date
22 September 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Total value of contract
£119,597.50
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Kainos Software Ltd
Address
4-6 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT
Reference
No reference - other
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
National Highways
Address
Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway,
Birmingham
B4 6GA
England
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Closing: 15 September 2025, 5pm